A Boys Weekend!

The boys went on this amazing camp-out with their Adventure Guide group. They got to canoe, hike, ride horses, shoot guns, shoot an arrow from a bow and many, many other very "boyish" things. Needless to say,they had a blast!

More ski trip pictures

Amazing ski trip!

We took an amazing family ski trip at the beginning of February. The boys really wanted to see snow so...we gave in and took them to Utah! We flew into Salt Lake City and sadly, our first stop was an urgent care clinic! Lu was sick! He threw up 3 times the night before we left and ran fever on the entire plan ride! He was diagnosed with strep throat and given meds, but I really think he had the flu - or maybe a combination of both! Needless to say, he and I spent a lot of time in the condo. That was ok by me, because our condo was beautiful! We were amazed at the true beauty of Utah (the boys and I had never been!) and it had been such a long time since I had seen mountains and snow, I swear I forgot how gorgeous it could be! Lu got better (then I caught the flu part), but our vacation was not to be ruined! G and B went on a snow mobile tour and skiid 2 days while Lu and I played around our condo and skiid for one day! The entire family also went tubing which I had never done before, but sure did enjoy. All in all it was an awesome trip and we are looking forward to going again really soon when we are all 100%! Oh, and to brag on the boys, B was skiing blues by the first afternoon and he did not even go to ski school! Daddy taught him and did a remarkable job! Lu was skiing greens on his first day and had he been feeling better I am sure he would have been following his brother down those blues!

Lu with the bear rug in our condo. The really bonded!!

The boys at the Olympic Ski Park in Park City!



Lu taking a walk around our condo. This was the most snow they have had in about 13 years! We sure enjoyed it!

B on skis! He was so good!


B on his snow mobile ride. He and G sure had a great time!

Horseshoe Junction...

We had the opportunity to attend the birthday of some of our closest friends this weekend at Horseshoe Junction. It was such fun! The indoor area provided every arcade game you could imagine plus lazer tag (where they put the kids in a room and close the door and don't monitor them while they run through a maze and try to "shoot" one another. I was not real impressed with this situation, but rest assured that B enjoyed it aplenty!) while the outdoor area included bumper boats, mini-golf, bungee jumping and go-karts. I never got a picture of the go-karts, because I was too busy riding on them! We had such a great time, but more importantly we were able to celebrate Blaine and Suzanna's 8th birthday. I can not tell you what these 2 miracles mean to our family. Happy birthday and thanks for choosing such a cool place to celebrate!

Happy Birthday Papa!

My Amazing father and the boys' fantastically fun grandfather celebrates a birthday today! We love him so much and are constantly amazed by his wit and his wisdom. He is so mechanical and can fix ANYTHING! Plus in his retirement he has begun to do laundry and mop the floor. He really is the TOTAL PACKAGE!!! We love you daddy and wish you an unforgettable birthday!

Pearls of Wisdom...

...from my 6 year old.

At 6 a.m. this morning (yes, 6 on a Sunday morning. Will we ever learn to sleep in?) Lu taps me on the shoulder to wake me up and say, "Mom, do you know what I don't like about life?" (Of course I wanted to say that at 6 a.m. on a Sunday, I really don't care what you don't like about life...) "What?", I respond. And he replies, "Dog catchers."

Well, at least now we know!

Happy Birthday Bitsy!

Today G's mom and the boys Bitsy is celebrating a birthday! She is such a great part of our family and we love it when she comes to visit! Bitsy is kind and caring and loves to play with the boys. They are so blessed to have 2 fabulous Grandmothers!

Happy Birthday Bitsy - we love you!